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Lead Apron Recycling and Proper Disposal.

Lead aprons contain significant amounts of lead, making it hazardous and typically illegal to dispose of them in dumpsters in most states. Proper disposal of lead aprons is essential to prevent lead contamination in our drinking water.

What kinds of aprons do we recycle?

B.W. recycling recycles all types of lead shields and aprons: Medical, Dental, and Veterinarian lead gowns, thyroid shields, lead vests, breast shields, lead skirts, lead lap shields, lead shields, and all other lead shields from all manufacturers, including Infab, Trulite, AADCO Medical, Burlington Medical, Shinray, Annwah, and all others.

How B.W. Recycling disposes of the lead aprons

B.W. Recycling process lead aprons, Gounds We carefully open the lead aprons and take out the actual lead into designated containers for recycling the lead. The empty aprons are cleaned from the  remaining lead, and the apron is also being recycled.
We are registered with the Environmental Protection Agency.

How to get the lead aprons for recycling

B.W. Recycling picks up all kinds of lead aprons for recycling anywhere in the US.
Please see pick-up & recycling fees below:

• For a box up to 20 lbs, the pick-up & recycling fee is $95.00
• For a box up to 30 lbs, the pick-up & recycling fee is $125.00
• For a box up to 40 lbs, the pick-up & recycling fee is $140.00
• For a box up to 50 lbs, the pick-up & recycling fee is $170.00

How to proceed with the aprons recycling

Step 1 - Preparing the box of the aprons and shields for recycling

You must place your lead aprons for recycling in a box or more. Please note that each box must be up to 50 lbs.
Please note that the box(s) should contain only lead aprons or shields for recycling.
Weigh your box on an accurate scale

Step 2 - Fill out the schedule pick-up form

Please complete the schedule a pick-up form for lead aprons.
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Step 3 - Invoice

You will receive an email with an invoice with the fees per the above prices.
The invoice can be paid online with a credit card.
Once paid, you will receive an email with your labels to print out and put on the box(s), and a pick-up will be scheduled with the carrier. to pick-up the box(s)

B.W. Recycling will provide you with a proper certificate of recycling.

Please note that if you have x-ray film for recycling we do not combine shipments of x-ray film with lead aprons, x-ray film must be picked-up separately.